The Arbor taking root

New developments

Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2005

Ground-breaking recently took place for a Mitchell Bridge Road project, dubbed The Arbor on Mitchell Bridge, adjacent to Sophisticated Shapes hair salon. The Arbor will feature a pair of two-story structures which will be connected by balconies. Sophisticated Shapes salon will occupy one building's ground floor and feature a spa on the top floor. Harry Bissett's New Orlean's Cafe and Oyster Bar will be opening a second Athens location in the other structure, which will include an atrium bar area, a courtyard, balcony seating and a private dining area on the upper level.

The parking areas for the development will be covered with permeable surface to allow for environmentally friendly water runoff.

Architect Chris Evans and Athens firm Jennifer Bloomer/Robert Segrest Architecture Design Planning are handling the development and interior design of the building. The project should be completed by October.